Myranda Thomas
Myranda Thomas
MENTEE
Australia
COHORT OF 2025
Mentor : Peter Aerts
My mission is to build vibrant, connected communities by making art and culture accessible, engaging, and relevant—especially in the regional Australia.
I am an arts worker based in Wollongong, on Dharawal Country, Australia. With a background spanning graphic design, content production, and digital marketing. I’ve worked across regional and metropolitan arts organisations, most recently as Communications & Marketing Officer at Murray Art Museum Albury, and now as Digital Marketing Manager at Sydney Writers’ Festival. I also serve as Communications Coordinator on the Board of Runway Journal.
My core passion is exploring how digital publishing and social marketing can deepen the connection between audiences and contemporary art and writing. In the long term, I hope to help create more accessible, inclusive pathways for people to engage with art and culture—ensuring that art and new ideas feel open, relevant, and inspiring to all.
I joined the 30U30 Mentorship program to grow as a leader within the arts and cultural sector and to gain guidance from someone who has navigated the pathways I aspire to follow. The program has already been incredibly enriching—my mentor has challenged my thinking, helped me refine my strategic approach to digital marketing, and offered support as I map out my long-term career direction. Having a dedicated space to reflect, ask questions, and workshop ideas has expanded my confidence and clarity. The experience has connected me with a community of ambitious peers and given me the tools to step into the next stage of my career with purpose.